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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.54, 48,299.28 and 15,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.54, 48,299.28 and 15,340.60 is: 23,018.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.54 : 48,299.28 = 15,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.54/48,299.28 = 15,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.54x = 48,299.28 × 15,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.54x = 740,939,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,939,934.77/32,188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,018.75

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